Proverbs 12:7, 19 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. The lip of truth shall be established forever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
If one believes the conditional promises about the differences in quality of life between the righteous and the wicked, why would that one not want to be on “righteous” side of the great divide? When we truly believe the precious and very great promises of the Lord for us we will, for example, attend church regularly, participate in Bible study, and be faithful in daily devotions. That’s what the righteous (believers) do, while the wicked (unbelievers) neglect the Word.
The promise for believers in these verses is stability, security and strength. You and your house will stand and be established forever. Jesus picks this up and puts it this way: “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock [Matthew 7:24].” In other words, repent and believe the gospel of Christ, often.
”House” in the Bible can stand for various things, like your body and soul, you and your possessions, your family and descendants, your very life and what’s important to you. The promise is that it will all stand firm. Your house will not fall during the storms of death in the midst of life. Claim that promise and cling to it.
An interesting condition for this promise is speaking truth and not lies. Truth stands forever; lies fall and fail. “Thy Word is truth.” Jesus says, “I am the truth.” “The truth will set you free.” The Gospel of Christ is forever true. You and your house may stand on it and be established forever.